Salute To VAN McCOY - Part 3: VAN's ARTISTS [[N-Z) [Archive]

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:40 PM

20871

Artist: NASH, JOHNNY

From: "Let's Go Dancing" LP
Label: Epic JE-36311
Released: 1979

[NOTE: This project was released just before Van's death in July 1979.]

Van McCoy-Related Tracks:

'Wonderful Woman"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy & Charles Kipps
https://youtu.be/_N5kWrq8YaY

"Don't Forget"
[[Johnny Nash - Ed Townsend)
Producer: Van McCoy & Charles Kipps
https://youtu.be/CEjBN3Ai1Ug

"Looking Over My Shoulder"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy & Charles Kipps)
https://youtu.be/Ej4NsvwnuZo

Title: "Closer"
[[J. Nash - E. Brown - O. E. Brown, Jr. - W. DeLandro)
Producer: Johnny Nash & O'Dell E. Brown
Remixed By Van McCoy & Charles Kipps
https://youtu.be/zQ0ixFnIRL4

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:41 PM

20872

N

Artist: NEW CENSATION
Title: "New Censation"
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Atlantic - DJLPS 449
Released: 1974

1) "First-Round Knockout"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/RlnnP-WTmKM

2) "Let's Get Back Together"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/mHsdJT-tE64

3) "I Was Made For You"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/3wtQjnjqHjg

4) "In So Many Words"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/40X68StkE58

5) "I'm So Glad"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/4CtG-IRVoi4

6) "The Wings Of Love"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/jw_mK0l5gjY

7) "I'm Bettin' All My Love"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/Tx5ZNq1etsA

8) "Everybody's Got A Story"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/_h_cP1kxKzA

9) "I've Got Nothing But Time"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/l7zf0WxyWAc

10) "Come Down To Earth"
[[Van McCoy).
https://youtu.be/E_dV2FPQYkU

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Artist: ORCHIDS, THE
Title: "Love Is What You Make It"
[[Van McCoy & Teddy Randazzo)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Roulette
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/DDmwDy_QnyI

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:42 PM

20873

20874

P

Artist: PEACHES & HERB
Title: "Let's Fall In Love"[/B]
[[Harold Arlen - Ted Koehler)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Date - 2-1523
Released: 1967
https://youtu.be/lIW7e5H6kIo

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Artist: PEACHES & HERB
Title: "We're In This Thing Together"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Date - 2-1523
Released: 1967
https://youtu.be/aRVwRyp7sZw

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Artist: PEACHES & HERB
"Soothe Me With Your Love"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
Label: Date [[45) 2-1676
Released: 1970
https://youtu.be/FrP0-7PMONQ

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ARTIST: PEACHES & HERB
"We're So Much In Love"
[[Van McCoy - C. Jackson)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
Label: Date [[45) 2-1676
Released: 1970
[Audio N/A]

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"You Are My Happiness" [[aka "You're My Happiness")
[[Previously-Unreleased Bonus Track from "Golden Duets")
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy
https://youtu.be/4In2ffaDZ9M

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HERB FAME [[Solo)
"You're Messing Up My Mind"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy & Kapralik)
Label: Date 2-1507
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/MO6Q6rTeBE0

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HERB FAME [[Solo)
"From The Shadows To The Sun"
[[S. Feldman - J. Klinger)
Producer: Van McCoy & Kapralik
Label: Date 2-1507
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/3llUAFkb5WU

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:44 PM

20875

Artist: PEACHES & HERB
"We're Still Together"
Producer: Van McCoy & Charles Kipps
Label: MCA - MCA-2261
Released: 1977

1) "We're Still Together"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/gRiwAcoZV4c

2) "Love Is Here Beside Us"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/C0-y3mswBRc

3) "I'm Counting On You"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/GAcNxK9q3jk

4) "Just Remind Me"
[[Van McCoy - Richard Harris)
https://youtu.be/u_uHFP-eS00

5) "Our Love Will Never Change"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/a-k1_AcAIMQ

6) "That's The Way I Love You"
[[Van McCoy - Richard Harris)
https://youtu.be/jnLy6qwk524

7) "We've Got A Lot To Be Thankful For"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/sC9RPiNHebU

8) "Good Good Times"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/Tofo5plPFQg

9) "It Will Never Be The Same Again"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/lB3IEG6JY7k

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:46 PM

20876

20877

Artist: THE PRESIDENTS
"5-10-15-20-25-30 Years Of Love: Their Greatest [[Sussex) Hits"
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Fuel 302 061 883 2
Released: 2011

1) "5-10-15-20 [[25-30 Years Of Love)"
[[Tony Boyd - Archie Powell)
https://youtu.be/8LKwOSUO-gU

2) "Sweet Magic"
[[Tony Boyd - Archie Powell)
https://youtu.be/y3xKqjUUtdU

3) "For You"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/afsV1uXbW18

4) "Fiddle-De-De"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/7l_XyQnXNvA

5) "Why Are You So Good To Me"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/l0Vmjr5ig9o

6) "This Is My Dream World"
[[Tony Boyd - Billy Shorter - Archie Powell)
https://youtu.be/x-ZycWdQ3ws

7) "Triangle Of Love [[Hey Diddle Diddle)"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/NBw8O6OmtiU

8) "Girl You Cheated On Me"
[[Tony Boyd - Archie Powell)
https://youtu.be/_H77Gu8Ssss

9) "How Can You Say You're Leaving"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/jw2JBT7Q07s

10) "It's All Over"
[[Tony Boyd - Archie Powell)
https://youtu.be/vQdPI47Pfro

11) "I'm Still Dancing"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/MgkOR2J3q8I

12) "Gotta Keep Movin'"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/5IN-aEB-3gs

13) "The Sweetest Thing This Side Of Heaven"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/Gg_MPwU94eY

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RAWLS, LOU
"Stay Awhile With Me" [[Live)
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/R3qYgjblNGI

REED, BOBBY
"The Time Is Right For Love"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Bell 8-888
Released: 1970
https://youtu.be/mRJC64uVqgQ

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:48 PM

20878

REED, VIVIAN
"Lean On Me"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
45: Epic 5-10683
From: "Yours Until Tomorrow - The Epic Years" CD
Label: Soul Music Records SMCR 5147
Released: 2016 [[CD)
https://youtu.be/zPe7Dv6us0Y

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REED, VIVIAN
"Missing You"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
45: Epic 5-10683
From: "Yours Until Tomorrow - The Epic Yours" CD
Label: Soul Music Records SMCR 5147
Released: 2016 [[CD)
https://youtu.be/hp23XjUwGSM

RICHMOND EXTENSION
"Everything's Coming Up Love"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue SB 811
Released: 1974
https://youtu.be/EhQkI2YwF4M

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RICHMOND EXTENSION
"Girls We're Made To Love"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue SB 811
Released: 1974
https://youtu.be/MYZOmkod-kU

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RICHMOND EXTENSION
"Let's Get Into Something"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Polydor PD 14264
Released: 1975
https://youtu.be/kh9E7ikZDc0

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RICHMOND EXTENSION
"She's Everything I Need"
[[Charles Kipps)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Polydor PD 14264
Released: 1975
[Audio N/A]

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RICHMOND EXTENSION
"I Can Testify [[Good Things Come To Those Who Wait)"
[[Van McCoy?)
Producer: Van McCoy?
Label: N/A
Released: N/A
https://youtu.be/RZfU5EVlVQU

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[B-Side information N/A]

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:49 PM

20879

20880

[NOTE: Don't be fooled by the risque front cover above. It in no way reflects the music contained within. Sharon Ridley is a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. And the music is top-notch Van McCoy!]

Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
LP Title: "Stay Awhile With Me"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
Back-Up Singers: Faith, Hope & Charity
Label: Sussex SXBS 7009
Released: 1971
CD Label: Sussex OTLCD 5361 [[Japanese Pressing)
Released: 2021

1) "Stay Awhile With Me"
https://youtu.be/gSWUjQW8r68

2) "Where Did You Learn To Make Love The Way You Do"
https://youtu.be/ofCRPjfrODo

3) "When A Woman Falls In Love"
https://youtu.be/q5noU2c904w

4) "Where Does That Leave Me"
https://youtu.be/xasOLa2Kveo

5) "You Sold Me A One-Way Ticket"
https://youtu.be/-rhLt3WESfk

6) "I Found Him, I Loved Him, I Lost Him"
https://youtu.be/i1OxwWBQ3xQ

[NOTE: The above LP was re-issued on the Phil L.A. of Soul label [[PH-LPS 4003) in 1975 with a plain cover, as can be seen in some of the videos above.]

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Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
"Scandle In Bedrock"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
[Same title on both sides]
Label: Sussex SUX 229
Released: 1971
https://youtu.be/tm_4vpFnzoE

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Artist: McCOY, VAN & SHARON RIDLEY
"I'm In Your Corner"
[[Van McCoy - Ray Anderson)
[Same title on both sides]
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 802
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/Fob3X0Cs_ew

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Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
"To Make A Long Story Short"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 805
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/5Frqtw440E0

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Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
"I Can't Get By"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer : Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 805
Released: 1973
[Audio N/A]

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Artist: ROBINS, ART
"I Can't Stand To See You Cry"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Vando DV-102-A
Released: 1967
https://youtu.be/TAqaTNS1f-0

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Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:50 PM

20881

Artist: Ruby & The RomanticsTitle: "Our Day Will Come - The Very Best Of"
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: RPM RPMD-247 [[CD)
Released: 2002

"When You're Young And In Love"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Allen Stanton
Label: Kapp K-615 [[45)
Released: 1964
https://youtu.be/nUZbQQbO09Q

Nobody But My Baby"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Leroy Glover
Label: Kapp K-702 [[45)
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/MI-Oh9f5u7w

"Remember Me"
[[Van McCoy - Clyde Otis)
Producer: Clyde Otis
Label: Kapp K-759 [[45)
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/TKbf7cg6e3w

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:51 PM

20882

Artist: RUFFIN, DAVID
Title: "Who I Am"
Producer Van McCoy
Back-Up Vocals: Faith, Hope & Charity [[Brenda Hilliard, Albert Bailey, and Diane Destry)
Label: Motown M6-849
Released: October 1975

1) "Who I Am"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/j8xCRmjMs48

2) "It Takes All Kinds Of People [[To Make A World)"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/yOHokPu84r8

3) "Walk Away From Love" [[aka "I'm Gonna Walk Away From Love")
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/XjzEsImcYQg

4) "I've Got Nothing But Time"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/IYPyZohp6Hw

5) "The Finger Pointers"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/R15Uw6lhwDA

6) "Wild Honey"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/qmp50aRnaBE

7) "Heavy Love"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
https://youtu.be/asTeOcwOUaw

8) "Statue Of A Fool"
[[Ian Crutchfield)
https://youtu.be/2-hmjM5Nt-k

9) "Love Can Be Hazardous To Your Health"
[[Jesse Boyce)
https://youtu.be/lXYidPZEJDU

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:52 PM

20883

Artist: RUFFIN, DAVID
Title: "Everything's Coming Up Love"
Producer Van McCoy
Back-Up Vocals: Faith, Hope & Charity [[Brenda Hilliard, Albert Bailey, and Diane Destry) and Van McCoy
Label: Motown M6-866S1
Released: May 1976

1) "Discover Me"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/CYEv4uEyyPk

2) "First-Round Knockout"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/cyZG7CwYCis

3) "Good Good Times"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/bco5DZ68lu4

4) "On And Off"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/w5GA4gdrGBw

5) "Ready, Willing And Able"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/ZkQxEEff5Ko

6) "Everything's Coming Up Love"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/hOQI43lIE5I

7) "Let's Get Into Something"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/UTzclxARdQ4

8) "Until We Said Goodbye"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/f-LIh0sj8kY

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:53 PM

20884

Artist: RUFFIN, DAVID
Title: "In My Stride"
Producer: Van McCoy
Back-Up Vocals: Van McCoy, Albert Bailey, and Destry [[formerly known as Diane Destry) [Brenda Hilliard of Faith, Hope & Charity is conspicuously missing.]
Label: Motown M-885P1
Released: June 1977

1) "You're My Peace Of Mind"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/kiEiK_PPHuI

2) "Just Let Me Hold You For A Night"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/zvqFeac_1GE

3) "I Can't Stop The Rain"
[[Charles H. Kipps)
https://youtu.be/wXKTpYpouek

4) "Nightmare"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/5iUYbwLe0kY

5) "Questions"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
https://youtu.be/Z0ycyT_jWR4

6) "I'm Jealous"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/VwyqbKgrzFE

7) "Hey Woman"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/cNX1yR-xhmw

8) "There's More To Love"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/qBZq5ajuxaQ

9) "Rode By The Place [[Where We Used To Stay"
[[Marv Johnson)
https://youtu.be/lnfw6U7eILI

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BONUS TRACK: [Unfinished Outtake From "In My Stride" Sessions]

RUFFIN, DAVID
"You Ought To Know Me"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
https://youtu.be/q7LXyZse14I

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:54 PM

20885

KENDRA SPOTSWOOD [[aka Sandi Sheldon, and also Kenni Woods) lived next door to Van McCoy. In her own words, the short story in the link below -- "When Van Met Kenni" -- will tell you how their career together started:

https://spectropop.com/SandiSheldon [[https://spectropop.com/SandiSheldon/)

Artist: SHELDON, SANDI
Title: "You're Gonna Make Me Love You"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Okeh 4-7277
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/ps8Iwv7bv1Y

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Artist: SHELDON, SANDI
Title: "Baby You're Mine"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Okeh 4-7277
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/r5SWUcDUKPw

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Artist: SPOTSWOOD, KENDRA
Title: "Stickin' With My Baby"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: TUFF 407
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/4l_lT3ntaSs

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Artist: SPOTSWOOD, KENDRA
Title: "Jive Guy"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: TUFF 407
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/G75MqyZN8NU

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Artist: WOODS, KENNI
Title: "Can't He Take A Hint"
[[Allen Davis)
Producer Elevator Productions [[Van McCoy)
Label: Philips 40112
Released: 1963
https://youtu.be/H9oPOuDBAno

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Artist: WOODS, KENNI
Title: "That Guy Is Mine"
[[Allen Davis)
Producer Elevator Productions [[Van McCoy)
Label: Philips 40112
Released: 1963
https://youtu.be/yGkYjgTv-44

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Artist: WOODS, KENNI
Title: "Back With My Baby"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Elevator Productions [[Van McCoy)
Label: Philips 40156
Released: 1963
https://youtu.be/WP0NdBVntpU

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Artist: WOODS, KENNI
Title: "Do You Really Love Me"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Elevator Productions [[Van McCoy)
Label: Philips 40156
Released: 1963
https://youtu.be/goURSN5G7aM

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:55 PM

20886

20887

Artist: SOFTONES, THE
Title: "The Very Best Of"
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
Arranger: Van McCoy
Label: Amherst AMH-4420-2 [[CD)
Released: 1996

"The First Day"
[[Hugo & Luigi - G.D. Weiss)
Label: AVCO 4626. [[45)
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/fnchnLmxIUg

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"And I Remember Your Face"
[[Hugo & Luigi - G.D. Weiss)
Label: AVCO
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/D0YvUcVHMF0

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"Extra Ordinary People"
[[Hugo & Luigi - G.D. Weiss)
Label: AVCO 4654 [[45)
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/OCAxOefg_f8

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Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:57 PM

20888

Artist: SPELLBINDERS, THE
Title: "Chain Reaction"
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Shout 38 [[CD)
Released: 2007

1) "We're Acting Like Lovers"
[[S. Feldman - J. Klinger)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43611 / [[LP) CS-9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/--hPC1u0sew

2) "For You"
[[Van McCoy)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43384 / [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/XWolCdaSuD0

3) "Self Defense"
[[S. Feldman - J. Klinger)
Label: Columbia [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/ec16LNKQ15A

4) "One Of A Kind"
[[S. Feldman - J. Klinger)
Label: Columbia [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/od3Q1-uFnFc

5) "A Little On The Blue Side"
[[S. Gordon)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43522 / [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/2hUYAPEX0GY

6) "Stone In Love"
[[J. Curry)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43384 / [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/TomkMpAa_NE

7) "Baby I Miss You"
[[Van McCoy)
Label: Columbia [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/Bw-u927DqXg

8) "That's The Way You Make Me Feel"
[[Van McCoy)
Label: Columbia [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/Iu3NI09uYD8

9) "Chain Reaction"
[[Van McCoy)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43522 / [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/u9DUeCJLoGY

10) "Long Lost Love"
[[B.D. Grant)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43611 / [[LP) CS 9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/iWeIECcE6ak

11) "I Need Your Love"
[[J. Wright)
Label: Columbia [[LP) CS-9314
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/oOHiHHaoPus

12) "Help Me [[Get Myself Back Together Again)
[[K. Williams - R. Newman)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43830
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/EWYjvveFnz4

13) "Danny Boy"
[[F. Wazcherly)
Label: Columbia [[45) 4-43830
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/0tnq-4ioIqI

14) "Since I Don't Have You"
[[Taylor - Rock - Martin - Vogel - Lester - Beaumont
Verscheran)
Label: DATE [[45) 2-1556
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/y0fIMp9YvwI

15) "I Believe"
[[Stillman - Drake - Shirl - Graham)
Label: DATE [[45) 2-1556
Released: 1966
[Audio N/A]

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:58 PM

Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "Wild Honey [[Part 1)"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Abbott 37004
Released: 1972
https://youtu.be/7QaRUWfvGZI [[Pts. 1 & 2 combined)
.............[0:00-2:02)

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "Wild Honey [[Part 2)"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Abbott 37004
Released: 1972
https://youtu.be/7QaRUWfvGZI [[Pts. 1 & 2 combined)
........ .....[2:02-4:16)

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "Be Yourself [[Part 1)
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Abbott AB-XW164-W
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/syCvUxeZO4U

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "Be Yourself [[Parts 1 & 2 Combined)
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Abbott AB-XW164-W
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/1PPOMMACsH4

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "I'm Counting On You" [[Short Version)
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Sixth Avenue. JB 10689 [[Promo Copy)
Released: 1976
https://youtu.be/u4-ANasaB00

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENTTitle: "I'm Counting On You" [[Long Version)
[[Charles H. Kipps)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Sixth Avenue. JB 10689 [[Promo Copy)
Released: 1976
https://youtu.be/dRUpdtAx468

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "I'm Counting On You"
[[Charles H. Kipps, Jr.)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Sixth Avenue JB-10689 [[Stock Copy)
Released: 1976
https://youtu.be/u4-ANasaB00

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "Wonderful Woman"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Sixth Avenue JB-10689. [[Stock Copy)
Released: 1976
https://youtu.be/c527fPohiwc

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Artist: STATE DEPARTMENT
Title: "Slow Love"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer Van McCoy
Label: RCA 12" Single JD-11095
Released: 1977
[B]https://youtu.be/krtkDhSz3nA[

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 05:59 PM

20889

Artist: THE STYLISTICS
Title: "Let's Put It All Together"
Arranger: Van McCoy [[Except Track 5)
Label: AVCO 69001-698 [[LP)
Released: 1974

1) "Let's Put It All Together"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/5_OufjFpDRI

2) "I Got A Letter"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/gVzOo5equVg

3) "We Can Make It Happen Again!"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/Mfd4ZMg3aIk

4) "Keeping My Fingers Crossed"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/IswFVd_RRyA

5) "You Make Me Feel Brand New"
[[Thom Bell - Linda Creed)
Producer: Thom Bell
https://youtu.be/hhhpXxGeoq0

6) "I Got Time On My Hands"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/lytetJ80XlU

7) "Doin' The Streets"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/zQvBJeYtZbA

8) "I Take It Out On You"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/vmkHi3rPg-Y

9) "Love Is The Answer" [[Vocal)
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/iit3JEjhi_Y

10) "Love Is The Answer" [[Instrumental)
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
https://youtu.be/7jWJbsFRluY

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:00 PM

20890

Artist: THE STYLISTICS
Title: "Heavy"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
Arranger: Van McCoy
Label: AVCO AV-69004-698 [[LP)
Released: 1974

1) "The Miracle"
https://youtu.be/sNGZatrIAWc

2) "She Did A Number On Me"
https://youtu.be/sQf-WXhFaZw

3) "Star On A TV Show"
9https://youtu.be/rYEOYIaUPLo

4) "Heavy Falling' Out"
https://youtu.be/Y8h8AHb_dyI

5) "What's Happenin', Baby"
https://youtu.be/cmwq0QpTnY8

6) "Go Now"
https://youtu.be/hZizRWRiBIk

7) "Don't Put It Own 'Til You've Been There"
https://youtu.be/K9SSdlDjyOg

8) "Hey Girl, Come And Get It"
https://youtu.be/FJwMMBsKTjI

9) "From The Mountain"
https://youtu.be/B4BV2oOShAQ

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:01 PM

20891

Artist: THE STYLISTICS
Title: "Thank You Baby"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
Arranger: Van McCoy
Label: AVCO AV-69008-698 [[LP)
Released: 1975

1) "Thank You Baby"
https://youtu.be/kzfe4g14Wlc

2) "I Can't Give You Anything [[But My Love)"
https://youtu.be/SGxBjnHWIXs

3) "I'm Gonna Win"
https://youtu.be/5VGf9NWiIjI

4) "I'd Rather Be Hurt By You [[Than Be Loved By Somebody Else)"
https://youtu.be/RgHDNVm0B_Y

5) "Disco Baby"
https://youtu.be/IeoJbHT4jHU

6) "From The Mountain"
https://youtu.be/TRjbrhdQejg

7) "Tears And Souvenirs"
https://youtu.be/qOlC42hgegI

8) "A Honky Tonk Cafe"
https://youtu.be/MerkbOPw10k

9) "What Goes Around Comes Around"
https://youtu.be/loHTQY38how

10) "Stay"
https://youtu.be/G_eNBQ7j3i8

11) "Sing Baby Sing"
https://youtu.be/hovg31qqizw

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:02 PM

20892

Artist: THE STYLISTICS
Title: "You Are Beautiful"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
Producer: Hugo & Luigi
Arranger: Van McCoy
Label: AVCO AV-69010-698 [[LP)
Released: 1975

1) "Funky Weekend"
https://youtu.be/I6DXh9LAJNg

2) Jenny
https://youtu.be/ZoWoewqi4xE

3) "That Don't Shake Me"
https://youtu.be/R6gY3vyDd-8

4) "Na-Na Is The Saddest Word"
https://youtu.be/te0UXWZASNI

5) "Michael Or Me"
https://youtu.be/DLwrFdWhcuw

6) "The Day The Clown Came To Town"
https://youtu.be/Fzf5Qfnya6s

7) "You Are Beautiful!"
https://youtu.be/BsjsmNngGIg

8) "To Save My Rock 'N' Roll Soul"
https://youtu.be/Nvze1TLH_Xk

9) "If You Are There"
https://youtu.be/ZSbDyPzyQhg

10) "We Just Can't Help It"
https://youtu.be/Om4uNd7vo70

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:03 PM

20893

Artist: THE STYLISTICS
Title: "Fabulous"
Writers: [[See Below)
Producer Hugo & Luigi
Arranger: Van McCoy
Label: H & L HL-69013-698
Released: 1976

"Because I Love You Girl"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
https://youtu.be/Mc7UWxwOrpI

"Maybe It's Because You're Lonely"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
https://youtu.be/FopfLqSP440

"You Are"
[[Hugo & Luigi - George David Weiss)
https://youtu.be/p_gZKZiP8lw

"Baby Don't Change Your Mind"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/jfb774mVlyg

"Starvin' For Love"
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/GMpBuh7Wxq0

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:04 PM

20894

[NOTE: The lead singer of THE SWEET THINGS is Francine Barker [[aka the first Peaches of 1960's duo Peaches & Herb).]

Artist: THE SWEET THINGSTitle: "You're My Lovin' Baby"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Date 2-1504
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/Hi5W-i_ItJ0

------------ b/w ------------

Artist: THE SWEET THINGS
Title: "Don't Come Looking For Me"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Date 2-1504
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/5Q_MkrB-RbI

-------------------------------

Artist: THE SWEET THINGS
Title: "I'm In A World Of Trouble"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Date 2-1522
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/5dPX40T_pWc

------------- b/w ------------

Artist: THE SWEET THINGS
Title: "Baby's Blue"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer Van McCoy
Label: Date 2-1522
Released: 1966
https://youtu.be/dTcCiwfQ5U0

Artist: TRENT, JACKIE
Title: "Either Way I Lose"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: TONY HATCH
From: "Once More With Feeling"
Label: Pye NPL-18173
Released: 1967
https://youtu.be/IZ1PWdUXDtI

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:05 PM

20895

Artist: VALLI, FRANKIE
Title: "I'm Gonna Love You"
Writer: B. Mann - C. Weil
Producer: Charles Calello
From: "Lady Put The Light Out" LP
Label: Private Stock
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/7n_GiS3hsaE

[Note: I'll admit I had to stretch a bit to include this one. It was written by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, and produced by Charles Calello. Van McCoy, however, recorded a beautiful vocal version on his "The Disco Kid" album. Whenever I hear Frankie's version of "I'm Gonna Love You", it reminds me of Van's rendition. With that in mind, how could I not include Frankie's version, too?]

---------------------------------'

Artist: VONETTES, THE
Title: "Touch My Heart"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Cobblestone CB 703
Released: 1968
https://youtu.be/S82K5h7w5k4

[NOTE: A label-copy error at the pressing plant mistakenly credited the group as the Vonettes. The label should have read The VANETTES [[Van McCoy & Kendra Spotswood.]

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Artist: WEATHERS, OSCAR
Title: "The Spoiler""Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Van McCoy & Gilda Woods
Label: Top & Bottom [[#405)
Released: 1970
https://youtu.be/IwZ5V32z-LQ

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:06 PM

20896

Artist: WELLS, MARY
Title: "We're Just Two Of A Kind"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Uncredited
From: LP "Ooh!"
Label: 20th Century Fox TFS 4171
Released: 1965

-----------------------------------

Artist: WELLS, MARYTitle: "Jive Guy"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Uncredited
Label: 20th Century Fox [[Unreleased)
Released: 2012 [[SoulMusic CD)

-----------------------------------

Artist: WILLIAMS, CHERYL
Title: "They Don't Know Him Like I Do"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Larry Maxwell Production
Label: Maxx 328
Released: 1964
https://youtu.be/km-uHcKE35g

-------------------------------------

Artist: WILSON, JACKIE
Title: "I Get The Sweetest Feeling"
Writer: Van McCoy - Alecia Evelyn)
Producer: Carl Davis
Label: Brunswick 55381
Released: 1968
https://youtu.be/boo_pRQn64E

-------------------------------------

Artist: WILSON, NANCY
Title: "Where Does That Leave Me"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: David Cavanaugh
Label: Capitol 5455
Released: 1965
https://youtu.be/SMck5UhP2fs

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Artist: WOODS, BILLY
Title: "Let Me Make You Happy"
Writer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Sussex SUX-213
Released: 1970
https://youtu.be/KvyJ0PpEjrU

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Artist: YOUNG, KENNY
Title: "Ain't It Funny What Love Can Do"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Van McCiy
Label: Share SR 105
Released: 1969
https://youtu.be/BePFWepDz30

----------------- b/w ----------------

Artist: YOUNG, KENNY
Title: "Leave Those Young Girls Alone [[Old Men)"
Writer: Van McCoy - Joe Cobb
Producer: Van McCiy
Label: Share SR 105
Released: 1969
https://youtu.be/DpTVtKQ8HiE

------------------------------- --------

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:07 PM

20897

Artist: YOUNG, TOMMIE
Title: "Tommie Young Sings Themes From "A Woman Called Moses" [[Soundtrack)
Writer: "Music By Van McCoy"
Producer: Van McCoy, Charles Kipps, and C.T. Perkinson
Label: MCA MCA-3054 [[LP)
Released: 1978

1) "A Woman Called Moses" [[Sung By Tommie Young)
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/X7YNNuoiJS4

2) "Born Into Slavery" [[Sung By Tommie Young)
[[Nancy Cohen)
https://youtu.be/n1hTYzKa7bs

3) "I Must Go" [[Sung By Tommie Young)
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/LrJyc8z-wiM

4) "Plantin' Time" [[Sung By Tommie Young)
[[Van McCoy - Coleridge Taylor Perkinson)
https://youtu.be/JixR3zesuJE

5) "Coleman's Theme" [[Instrumental)
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/0me_UBFRTKo

6) "Love Theme" [[Instrumental)
[[Van McCoy)
[Audio N/A]

7) "Born Into Slavery" [[Instrumental)
[[Van McCoy)
https://youtu.be/yXQjvKJhFLY

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 06:08 PM

20898

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "Praying For A Miracle"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Van McCoy
From: "Z-licious" LP
Label: LeJoint 5N-34002
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/9zzER7tr1Ws

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "Hanging On To A Memory"
Writer: Zulema Cusseaux
Producer: Zulema Cusseaux
From: "Z-licious" LP
Label: LeJoint. 5N-34002
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/JoDo5VrwD-o

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "Change
Writer: Zulema Cusseaux
Producer: Van McCoy & Zulema Cusseaux
Back-Up Vocals: Brenda Hilliard, Albert Bailey, Diane Destry [[aka Faith, Hope & Charity), Zulema, Priscilla Baskerville, and Van McCoy
From: "Z-licious" LP
Label: LeJoint 5N-34002
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/jzrjM7MCJ4A

Artist: VAN McCOY & ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "I'm Not Dreaming
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Van McCoy
From: "Z-licious" LP
Label: LeJoint 5N-34002
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/Rl-FCWa9rRo

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "See"
Writer: Zulema Cusseaux
Producer: Van McCoy
Back-Up Vocals: Brenda Hilliard, Albert Bailey, Diane Destry [[aka Faith, Hope & Charity), Zulema, Priscilla Baskerville, and Van McCoy
From: "Z-licious" LP
Label: LeJoint 5N-34002
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/rdG5Dp7NlC4

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "What Do I Do Now"
Writer: Zulema Cusseaux
Producer: Van McCoy & Zulema Cusseaux
From: "Z-licious" LP
Label: LeJoint 5N-34002
Released: 1978
https://youtu.be/sCzAJWLkRO8

---------------------------------

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "Giving Up"
Writer: Van McCoy
Producer: Bobby Taylor
Back-Up Vocals: Carolyn Willis - Julia Tillman - Maxine Willard)
From: "Ms. Z"
Label: Sussex SRA-8029
Released: 1973

---------------------------------

Artist: ZULEMA [[CUSSEAUX)
Title: "I Was There"
Writer: Zulema Cusseaux
Producer: Bobby Taylor
Label: Sussex SRA-8029
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/IUovolmWwIY

[NOTE: Compare Zulema's uptempo 1973 solo version of "I Was There" [[above) with the slower 1972 version by Faith, Hope & Charity on their "Heavy Love" album.]

Philles/Motown Gary

06-25-2023, 10:29 PM

All uploads for VAN McCOY - Part 3: VAN'S ARTISTS [[A-M) and [[N-Z) have been completed. Feel free to post your questions and comments.

Thank you all for your patience.

And, again, many thanks to Kenny for manning the uploads for us.

sansradio

06-26-2023, 07:04 AM

Got an addendum for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLqLgQ3mWWY

Philles/Motown Gary

06-26-2023, 03:56 PM

That's a pretty version, Sansradio. It's amazing, yet not at all surprising, how many artists have covered Van's songs. I wish I had a dollar for every artist who has covered Van's "Stay Awhile With Me". It's nearly the equivalent of Motown's "For Once In My Life", although to a lesser degree.

Boogiedown

07-05-2023, 11:35 AM

Hi Gary,
Fifty years ago :

JULY 14, 1973 Billboard SOUL/ Also Recommended :

SHARON RIDLEY & VAN McCOY - I'm In Your Corner [3:17]; producer: Van McCoy;
writers: Van McCoy. Ray Anderson: Oceans Blue. Van McCoy. BMI Silver Blue 802
[[ Polydor).

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/R6AAAOSwnK5gk6K0/s-l300.webp
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SHARON RIDLEY & VAN McCOY ~ I'M IN YOUR CORNER 45 DISCO SOUL FUNK
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fob3X0Cs_ew

Artist: McCOY, VAN & SHARON RIDLEY
"I'm In Your Corner"
[[Van McCoy - Ray Anderson)
[Same title on both sides]
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 802
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/Fob3X0Cs_ew

Philles/Motown Gary

07-06-2023, 10:05 PM

Yeah, Boogie, it was picked as a sure-fire hit, but probably got no airplay. Such is the case with far too many of Van's productions. Thank Heaven; despite that, he's fondly remembered and highly regarded for the quality of his countless compositions and productions.

smallworld

08-10-2023, 04:00 PM

Philles/Motown Gary

08-11-2023, 03:45 AM

I'd never heard the Zulema version of "Giving Up" before now. The instrumental strips the pathos right out of it and I don't think it really supports Zulema's vocal. I think it would have worked really well as an instrumental, though. It's a vibrant and well played arrangement.
Funny, I was unable to find an audio link for Zulema's "Giving Up" when I created this thread, smallworld. But, this time, it popped up immediately upon my first search. Go figure!

ZULEMA
"Giving Up"
https://youtu.be/H0fIoSsuIEQ

It's true, Zulema's uptempo dance-track version makes it kinda seem like a happy tra-la-la song, although I do like it.

Had Van produced Zulema's version, he would have surely done so in a way that would have achieved perfection -- probably slow-to-mid-tempo, but not uptempo [[like the above).

PS: Hey, smallworld -- did you notice who produced Zulema's version of "Giving Up"? None other than Motown's Bobby Taylor!

Boogiedown

08-13-2023, 01:52 AM

20879

20880

[NOTE: Don't be fooled by the risque front cover above. It in no way reflects the music contained within. Sharon Ridley is a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. And the music is top-notch Van McCoy!]

Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
LP Title: "Stay Awhile With Me"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
Back-Up Singers: Faith, Hope & Charity
Label: Sussex SXBS 7009
Released: 1971
CD Label: Sussex OTLCD 5361 [[Japanese Pressing)
Released: 2021

1) "Stay Awhile With Me"
https://youtu.be/gSWUjQW8r68

2) "Where Did You Learn To Make Love The Way You Do"
https://youtu.be/ofCRPjfrODo

3) "When A Woman Falls In Love"
https://youtu.be/q5noU2c904w

4) "Where Does That Leave Me"
https://youtu.be/xasOLa2Kveo

5) "You Sold Me A One-Way Ticket"
https://youtu.be/-rhLt3WESfk

6) "I Found Him, I Loved Him, I Lost Him"
https://youtu.be/i1OxwWBQ3xQ

[NOTE: The above LP was re-issued on the Phil L.A. of Soul label [[PH-LPS 4003) in 1975 with a plain cover, as can be seen in some of the videos above.]

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Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
"Scandle In Bedrock"
[[Van McCoy - Joe Cobb)
Producer: Van McCoy & Joe Cobb
[Same title on both sides]
Label: Sussex SUX 229
Released: 1971
https://youtu.be/tm_4vpFnzoE

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Artist: McCOY, VAN & SHARON RIDLEY
"I'm In Your Corner"
[[Van McCoy - Ray Anderson)
[Same title on both sides]
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 802
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/Fob3X0Cs_ew

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Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
"To Make A Long Story Short"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 805
Released: 1973
https://youtu.be/5Frqtw440E0

------------ b/w-----------

Artist: RIDLEY, SHARON
"I Can't Get By"
[[Van McCoy)
Producer : Van McCoy
Label: Silver Blue Records SB 805
Released: 1973
[Audio N/A]

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Artist: ROBINS, ART
"I Can't Stand To See You Cry"

Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Vando DV-102-A
Released: 1967
https://youtu.be/TAqaTNS1f-0

---------------------------------------

thank you for encouraging me to listen Gary. I haven't gotten past this first song, keep re-listening, but I will!:)

I very much like her disciplined voice. Interestingly I just recently started listening to Ronnie Dyson , and I hear something similar in the two. Controlled, exact.

[[Van McCoy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWUjQW8r68

mark speck

08-17-2023, 07:28 PM

Artist: Reed, Bobby
"I Wanna Love You So Bad"
[[Van McCoy]]
Produced, arranged and conducted by Van McCoy
Label: Loma 2089

b/w

Artist: Reed, Bobby
"I'll Find a Way"
[[Van McCoy]]
Produced, conducted and arranged by Van McCoy
Label: Loma 2089

The A-side is a nice Northern soul dancer. Reed is known for several records on the Northern soul scene, including the one-off single for Bell which was mentioned earlier. He cut a song for the legendary Washington, D.C. label Shrine, which was unissued until it came out on a CD on the UK Kent label. His other known release is "You Are", which originally came out locally on the Claytown label before Brunswick picked it up.

Best,

Mark

mark speck

08-17-2023, 07:34 PM

Philles/Motown Gary

08-18-2023, 03:55 AM

thank you for encouraging me to listen Gary. I haven't gotten past this first song, keep re-listening, but I will!:)

I very much like her disciplined voice. Interestingly I just recently started listening to Ronnie Dyson , and I hear something similar in the two. Controlled, exact.

[[Van McCoy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWUjQW8r68

You're very welcome, Boogie! I knew you would love it! I'm confident that anyone who gives it a listen will like it as well. You'll be glad to know that the entire album is excellent [[despite the fact there are only 6 or 7 songs). Sharon Ridley leaves you wishing that Van had recorded much more on her than just this one album. [[This album was also issued on the Phil L.A. Of Soul label with no photo of Sharon on the cover.) CD-wise, the Sussex label version is the one that made it to CD, as have [[I think) all of the Sussex roster of artists [[Faith, Hope & Charity, Creative Source, etc.)

PS: Boogie, I think I know what you mean about Sharon's voice and Ronnie Dyson's voice of which both are super-impressive. [NOTE: Be sure to check out Ronnie's "One Man Band" CD. It's an outstanding release. The best tracks [[IMO) are the ones produced by Thom Bell -- especially "Give In To Love". Ronnie and the Sweethearts Of Sigma's pleas will rip out yout heart and send it sailing! In fact, here -- let me make it easy for you: Fasten your heart's seatbelt!

RONNIE DYSON
"Give In To Love"
https://youtu.be/prCil0ELoak

Philles/Motown Gary

08-18-2023, 04:33 AM

Philles/Motown Gary

08-18-2023, 04:51 AM

Artist: Reed, Bobby
"Home Is Where the Heart Is"
[[V. McCoy-J. Cobb]]
Producer: Van McCoy
Label: Abbott 37002

b/w

Artist: Reed, Bobby
"You"
[[B. Reed]]
Producer: Van McCoy
Abbott 37002

Obviously, Van enjoyed working with Bobby, as this was the third single in a row they did together, albeit for different labels each time.

Best,

Mark

Mark, other than Gladys Knight & The Pips I wasn't aware that Bobby Reed nor anyone else had recorded a version of Van McCoy's "Home Is Where The Heart Is". I tried to find the link for Bobby's version, but it wasn't to be found in YouTube, nor was "You".

Boogiedown

09-25-2023, 07:38 PM

Philles/Motown Gary

10-14-2023, 04:12 AM

Found another ...The Whispers
Another Philly meets McCoy;

a 'written by' tune:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZNK6iYVA54

By the way Gary on the Rinder and Lewis material did you notice the name Joe Cobb?? Not the same fellow though ....

No, Boogie, I didn't notice it, but I know that song and I love it. It's pure Philly Soul which I know I have in my CD collection. I'll have to go into my Word Processor and search for the title to find out who the group is. I'll do it tomorrow when it's not so late.